5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82, SARASOTA, FL, 34235
Active161 days on marketListed Feb 27, 2026MLS #A4684221
About this home
5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82
PRICE REDUCED! Here is your opportunity to pick up a desirable Meadows address at a great price! This Willow Links 2nd-floor (walk-up) 2/2 condo has had the flooring replaced throughout with luxury vinyl plank. Enjoy a serene water view from your generous screened lanai. Walk across the street to the Meadows Shopping Village to enjoy a variety of dining options and services. The UTC district and its vast dining and shopping options are a 5 minute drive. Easy access to I-75 and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. 20 minutes to downtown and 20-30 minutes to area beaches. The Meadows offers 3 golf courses, 14 miles of walking trails, an active community center, and fitness, pickleball, and other amenities through the Renaissance Plan. Great potential for annual and seasonal rental. Offered as-is.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,145
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1980
Year built
One
Levels
$175
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$1,725 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,725/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−22.7%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$175 vs $343
Days on market
161 vs 61 typical
Where $175/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34235 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
15,114
Median age
57.6
Median income
$72,948
Median home value
$338,200
Avg household
2.12
Households w/ children
1,116
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$475K → $493K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.2%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
160 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 13% below the SARASOTA 34235 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$205,000
5171 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 23 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · $179/sqft · 498 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$187,000
5284 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 62 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · $163/sqft · 79 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$233,000
5203 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 33 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · $203/sqft · 3 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
German Parra Tovar
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,725/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $89/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82?+
The association fee works out to $89 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,532. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $199,900, this home is listed about 65% below the Sarasota median of $569,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5216 WILLOW LINKS UNIT 82?+
Gocio Elementary School (elementary), Booker Middle School (middle), Booker High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34235 market on paper
$199,900 is 13% below the SARASOTA 34235 median of $229,000, and at $175/sqft it sits under the Sarasota average of $497.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
161 days on market against a Sarasota median of 61 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $215,000, now $199,900 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of MOUNT VERNON PROPERTY MGMT INC · Jennifer Herman. MLS #A4684221.
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